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I recently just lost a pet, due to something, not parvo but it was sudden. I have had animals die with parvo before, their was no vomiting, or diarea or anything. He was still drinking fluids just acting sluggish. Well I have a female that just had puppies and I am wondering if their is something I could give or feed her to boast her immune system. Both dogs are up to date on shots.

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Age: 2; Female; Breed: CHIHAUHAU

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How old was the pet that suddenly died after being sluggish? Had he been vaccinated? When did your last dog die with parvo?

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Reply to Tammy-Moderator's Post: My dog that just recently died would have been 2 in January. He was completely up to date on his shots. The last incident we had with parvo was 4 years ago. The dog that lived here has been here for almost 2 years.

There can be a lot of causes for lethargy. The most common one (and most overlooked) is a parasite problem. It can rob the body of nutrition, dehydrate the dog and cause death if left untreated.

A urinary blockage is also a likely culprit.

Intestinal obstructions or even a general virus can cause death if left untreated.

I wish that I could give you a more definitive idea but there are just too many to consider.

You are correct in that you don't normally see parvo in a dog this age.

The only way to find out for sure what the cause of death was is to see the vet for a necropsy (pet autopsy).

Let me know if you still have questions.

And I am very sorry for your loss.

Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: Is there something I can give or feed my female to help boast her immune system while she is feeding her puppies?

I would go ahead and switch her over to a high quality puppy food. This will help a lot. And you can start her on some prenatal vitamins that you can get at the pet store but it's really not necessary if she is eating well.

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